The Shepherds Law Trust
Analysis
The Shepherds Law Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Northumberland. It was registered in August 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending September 2025, The Shepherds Law Trust reported income of £631k and spending of £8,211, leaving 99% of income unspent that year. Over the whole period it spent 1.3% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Shepherds Law Trust sits at the 94th percentile: it is larger than about 94% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Jamyang Buddhist Centre (£630k), The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary with St Alban Teddington (£632k) and Greater Europe Mission UK (£630k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 100%. Charitable activities took 75% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £114k would cover about 124 months of spending at that rate.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 100%
- Investments 0.4%
In the charity's own words
Maintaining the monastic round of life at Shepherds Law. Making this life available for any people to come and experience, including retreats, group visits and stays, and other activities for young and old.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Jamyang Buddhist Centre | London | £630k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of St Mary with St Alban Teddington | Teddington | £632k |
| Greater Europe Mission UK | Lanarkshire | £630k |
| Savile Town Muslim Parents Association | Dewsbury | £632k |